Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed profound sorrow at the passing of Ato Bulcha Demeksa, describing him as a dedicated servant of Ethiopia and Africa. In a statement released today, Prime Minister Abiy praised Ato Bulcha’s unwavering commitment to his beliefs, his tireless efforts to foster unity among people, and his courage to always speak his truth. The Prime Minister said “the loss of such strong elders is a great loss to the nation, may God receive his souls’.
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Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abebe, in a message posted on her social media page, expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Ato Bulcha Demeksa, a man known for his dedicated work towards Ethiopia's economic growth and the strengthening of democracy, and for his courageous fight for what he believed would benefit his people and country. She offered her condolences to his family and friends, and prayed for his soul to rest in peace.